Investment Accountant Investment Controllership
Full-Time
This newly created team is responsible for the ensuring the integrity of the accounting information received from the Investment Operations securities system. To this end, the team will work closely with its critical partner, Investment Operations and Securities Controllership. -The Controllers Organization is responsible for delivering on the foundation of credibility and control of the core financial information leveraged across Finance to communicate with leadership, key business partners and regulators on the enterprise's actual results, forecast implications and strategic decision making. -This work considers legal entity structures, distribution channel, and product results as well as how these impact our capital optimization and operating liquidity.
We are a diverse group of professionals experienced in and responsible for accounting, financial reporting, tax, policy and controls, cash operations, corporate finance data and systems management as well as wealth management finance activities. -This Investment Accountant role is a newly created position that will be a key addition to our Investment Controllership team. The position reports to the Director of Investment Operational Accounting Governance and Controllership and resides within the Financial Controllership team, a critical team within the Controllers Organization which aspires to be best in class financial stewards for MassMutual. This is an opportunity for an individual who thrives in a highly dynamic and agile accounting environment to collaborate across teams focused on solid execution and improving outcomes. -We are seeking an accounting professional who wants to join a highly motivated team of professionals focused on proactively driving the development and execution of process improvements, meaningful analysis and improved coordination with the business partners for Investment activities.
Thrives in a complex corporate structure and comfortably switch gears and alter course to adapt to changing circumstances.
Partner with teams, including but not limited to Securities Controllership, Investment Operations, Treasury, and ERM.
Actively participate in the implementation of the Company's new ledger and other key projects.
Participates in creating or reviewing, analyzing, and presenting monthly financial analysis reports to senior management.
Conduct thorough research, analysis, and retrieval of data to ensure accurate and timely preparation, review and maintenance of complex account reconciliations.
Identify and reconcile differences within established investment and accounting systems using critical analysis skills.
Analyze and interpret financial information to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policy and regulations.
Prepare and maintain complex account records with meticulous attention to detail.
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve items and address investment-related issues.
Participating in problem solving to improve quality, cycle times, increase efficiencies, improve employee engagement and customer satisfaction within the Investment Controllership team.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related major
-6+ years of related work experience with a track record of increasing responsibility
-Knowledge and experience of investments
Strong analytical skills: ability to analyze financial data sets and tell the story of the data
Proven ability to complete high quality work efficiently and increase autonomy over time
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas in and articulate in an organized and persuasive manner to leadership, and staff, etc.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas in and articulate in an organized and persuasive manner to leadership, staff, regulatory bodies, etc.
Able to work well in a dynamic and agile environment while leading the team in execution of various priorities and related deliverables
Regular meetings with the Investment Controllership team
Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.
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